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M298 LFX

1995 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,720 mi
Last recorded136,720 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Mazda 626109,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM298 LFX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 136,720 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 136,720 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 132,664 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 128,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mazda 626?

Based on 311,592 MOT tests across 41,549 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
41,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25,332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,530
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,211
constant velocity joint gaiter split 12,633
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,488
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M298 LFX is a 1995 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 109,692 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 25,332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M298 LFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M298 LFX registered?

M298 LFX is a 1995 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 January 1995.

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